When you need some walking essentials, ask the experts. Here’s what the team at Walk1200km retail partner Further Faster like to take.

Matteo (featured): Aarn Shoulder Strap Pocket
“Works on any brand of pack, not just Aarn. It’s where I store all my snacks so I can eat on the go and don’t have to take my pack off.”

Dan: Aarn Natural Exhilaration
“Super versatile ‘do everything’ daypack. You can even add Aarn Balance Pockets to the front for more balance and stability.”

Vanessa: Montane Trailblazer 16
“Carries all my essentials, especially my water bladder. and has great snack pockets.”

Amelia: Montane Gecko 12 Vest
“It fits everything needed for day walks. It’s really comfortable and has easily accessible front pockets for things like a phone and, of course, snacks.”

Kirsty: Mountain King Sky Runner Carbon Poles
“These are at the top of my ‘walking essentials wishlist’. They are light, pack away super easily, and I love that they will take pressure off my feet and joints on long walks.”

The team’s favourite podcasts to listen to when walking 

1. Native Bird song, free, no headphones required. 

2. Dirt Church Radio

3. She Adventures NZ

4. Off Menu 

5. Desert Island Discs 

6. Ologies with Alie Ward

7. The Girls Uninterrupted

8.The Adventure Podcast

9. Montane’s Further. Faster. Podcast.

10. The Great Creators with Guy Raz 

11. Who S**t on the floor at my wedding?

12. Wild Card from Dan: “I don’t really listen to podcasts, but my son likes to create stories as he’s hiking to keep himself distracted and us all entertained – he also continues from where he left off every time we go on a new hike. “

57A Buchan St, Christchurch P: 03 338 1774 www.furtherfaster.co.nz